More photosThe Nice Garden Hotel is a peaceful, family-run retreat housed in a classic 19th-century townhouse. Located in the heart of the city’s prestigious Carré d’Or neighborhood, it offers an intimate experience with just nine individually styled rooms. The property is a hidden gem that feels worlds away from the busy streets, thanks to its lush, walled courtyard garden filled with orange trees and blooming bougainvillea.
The hotel’s most defining feature is undoubtedly this quiet outdoor sanctuary. Guests often spend their mornings enjoying a continental buffet breakfast in the garden, surrounded by fragrant greenery. It provides a unique, “old-world” French charm that is increasingly rare in the city center, offering a quiet, homey atmosphere for independent travelers and couples looking for a slower pace.
Its location is incredibly convenient for exploring the best of the French Riviera. You are just a ten-minute stroll from the iconic Promenade des Anglais and the shimmering waters of the Baie des Anges. The historic Old Town, with its labyrinthine streets and vibrant flower markets, is also within easy walking distance.
Whether you want to visit the nearby Place Masséna, climb Castle Hill for those legendary panoramic sea views, or simply pop over to the Marc Chagall National Museum, the hotel serves as an ideal base. With a tram station right in front of the building, reaching the train station or the wider city is effortless, making it a perfectly situated spot for your next Mediterranean getaway.
Expert reviews
“Behind heavy iron gates hides this gem: the nine beautifully appointed rooms – the work of the exquisite Marion – are a subtle blend of old and new and overlook a delightful garden with a glorious orange tree. Amazingly, all this charm and peacefulness is just two blocks from the promenade.”
“The blink-and-you’ll-miss-it entrance belies the charm of this miniature hotel that packs a punch above its two-star rating. Budget-conscious travellers will be won over by its convenient location a few blocks from the beach, but even more by the walled garden where roses cascade over pergolas.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Garden
- Friendly staff
- Free Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
31 May 2026
Exceptional
25 April 2026
Very good
20 April 2026
Exceptional
31 March 2026
Fabulous
16 March 2026
Pleasant
22 January 2026
Fabulous
21 January 2026
Pleasant
3 January 2026
Very good
2 January 2026
Exceptional
19 December 2025
Exceptional
16 November 2025
Exceptional
13 November 2025
Fabulous
1 November 2025
Exceptional
Hotel facilities
Outdoors
- - Garden
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Food & Drink
- - Breakfast in the room
Services
- - Pet bowls
Pool and wellness
- - Sun umbrellas
Miscellaneous
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
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